Vytautas Laurušas (b. 1930) studied at the State Conservatoire of Music. Since 1994 he has been a professor there.

Vocal works and chamber music form the core of his output as a composer. In his works he uses a whole series of different composition techniques such as free twelve-tone technique, aleatory elements, minimalism and more traditional forms.

Concento, his viola duet in two movements, reflects this range. This refreshingly unconventional piece represents a most welcome addition to the meagre repertoire of mainly classical pieces for viola duo.

24 pages.